Vietnam first discovered prehistoric bones in a volcanic cave

There are 3 human remains and tens of thousands of unique heritage items in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese scientists and archaeologists have just discovered a new discovery about the relics of prehistoric caverns in the volcanic Geological Park of Krong No and Dak Nong.

For the first time in Vietnam, volcanic caves have been approached by scientists with comprehensive methods, fully establishing natural heritage values ​​(geology and biodiversity) and literature. chemistry (archeology) for the type of volcanic cave heritage.

The research team has found at least 3 human remains and tens of thousands of sea shells and a large number of stone, ceramic, animal bone, mollusc shells .

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The scientist digs every few millimeters of thin layers to search for artifacts in the exploration cave.(Photo: NVCC).

A series of in-depth research methods were then conducted to date the cultural layers and establish the scientific value of this unique heritage.

The relics were determined to belong to the New Middle Stone 7,000-5,000 years ago, continuous development to the New Stone Age - early Metal Age 5,000-4,000 years ago and when people left the cave.

Dr. La The Phuc, Vietnam Museum of Nature, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Chairman of the project said that this is a mixed heritage that is considered unique in Vietnam and Southeast. Asia, very rare in volcanic caves in the world. This result opens a new research direction for Vietnam's archeology and anthropology.

These excavation results are evidence of the history of occupying and mastering the volcanic land of Krong No of prehistoric inhabitants from 7,000 years to 4,000 years ago. The discovery of volcanic cave artifacts here illustrates the type of residence relics, factory monuments and burial sites.

The results of archaeological excavations will contribute important and convincing content to the Krong No Geological Geological Park, Dak Nong project which is expected to be submitted to UNESCO in 11/2018.

Dr. La The Phuc said that on September 18, the Vietnam Museum of Nature will hold a conference to announce the results of the excavation of the first wave in the volcanic cave of Krong No, Dak Nong province at 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.